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With the blizzard warnings many area schools decided to dismiss early.MVL in New Ulm started at 9:45 and many other schools quickly followed suit after hind winds and blowing snow are predicted for this afternoon.More>>

With the thousands of fans that crowded into the Verizon Wireless Center this past weekend to watch the Men's Maverick Hockey Game versus Michigan Tech, the downtown bars and restaurants were also packed with guests from all over the Midwest.More>>

The section 3AAA semifinals pitted Manakto East against cross-town rival, Mankato West.The teams split in the regular season; Cougars took the first contest by seven, while the Scarlets earned the second victory by four points.Mankato West lead at the half, but Mankato East earned the 61-60 semifinal victory thanks to a bucket by Gorg Alhag in the final seconds of the contest.Mankato East will face Marshall on Thursday in the section 3AAA finals.More>>

Over 50 teams pedaled their hardest for a cause today.The third annual Pedal Past Poverty took place this morning at the Mankato YMCA to raise money for residents at the Mankato Theresa House and Welcome Inn homeless shelters.More>>

Snowmobile lovers from all over the country traveled to participate in the Kruger Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Races today on Clear Lake in Waseca.Eight years ago the community came together to mourn the loss of two of its own. Alec and Tracy Kruger were killed by an intruder in 2007.Today family and friends came together with Zak and Hilary Kruger to celebrate Alec and Tracy's lives, doing exactly what the whole family loved to do on a sunny winter day.Event organizer and family friend Mare B...More>>

Since 1973, the YWCA has honored over 130 women and 3 organizations for their leadership, their significant impact on the community and their dedication to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.More>>

Authorities have recovered the body of one of two people missing while ice fishing on a lake in southwestern Minnesota. The Lincoln County sheriff's office says divers recovered the body of 29–year–old Brianna Jean Thooft from Lake Benton on Saturday. Thooft and 54–year–old Bradley Allen Lund were last heard from early on Feb. 1 when they apparently left a fish house on the lake. Lund's pickup was later recovered from the bottom of the lake. Authorities continued the search for Lund on Sunday.More>>

The United States Soy Global Trade Exchange is coming to Minnesota. The exchange will be held this coming September from the 9th to the 12th.The exchange is the biggest event of the year for the United States Soybean Export Council and officials say their customers are excited to visit the Gopher state, one of the top producing soybean states in the country. Bruce Abbe from Midwest Shippers Associations says, "The fact that it's here in Minnesota now, and that the event has gone to this sta...More>>

Prosecutors say a man who thinks he could be Etan Patz (AY'-tahn payts) has contacted authorities amid the murder trial of a suspect in the boy's 1979 disappearance.

A man who thinks he could be Etan Patz was interviewed by police amid the murder trial of a suspect accused in the boy's 1979 disappearance, prosecutors said Tuesday, noting they have received similar calls before.

The U.S. Department of Justice says former CIA Director David Patraeus has agreed to plead guilty to mishandling classified materials.

Former CIA Director David Petraeus, whose once-bright political future was all but destroyed over an affair with his biographer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges he shared classified material with her for her book.

City leaders in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson will meet Tuesday with U.S. Department of Justice officials to discuss a federal investigation of the police department stemming from the August shooting of an...

A Justice Department investigation will allege sweeping patterns of discrimination within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department and at the municipal jail and court, law enforcement officials familiar with the report...

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who had a pellet gun when he was fatally shot by Cleveland police will discuss the city's response to the family's federal lawsuit.

The mother of a 12-year-old who had a pellet gun when he was fatally shot by Cleveland police said Tuesday that the city was disrespectful of her son by suggesting he died as a result of his own actions.

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Massachusetts DOT Puts On Accent

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was apparently having some fun with a gentle reminder to Friday morning commuters.Highway signs around Boston incorporated the local vernacular into their safe driving message.The first page of the signs read, "Changing lanes?"They were followed by, "Use yah blinkah."

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was apparently having some fun with a gentle reminder to Friday morning commuters.Highway signs around Boston incorporated the local vernacular into their safe driving message.The first page of the signs read, "Changing lanes?"They were followed by, "Use yah blinkah."

Republicans controlling the Senate have moved to try to reverse a new National Labor Relations Board rule that would shorten the time between a union's request for representation and the vote on whether to...

Republicans controlling the Senate have moved to try to reverse a new National Labor Relations Board rule that would shorten the time between a union's request for representation and the vote on whether to certify a...

Some of the world's largest airlines are banning bulk shipments of rechargeable batteries in the face of mounting evidence of their potential to cause catastrophic in-flight fires.

Two major U.S airlines say they will no longer accept rechargeable battery shipments as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo...

The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the overuse of testosterone-boosting drugs taken by millions of U.S. men, saying the popular treatments have never been proven safe or effective for treating common...

The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against over-prescribing testosterone-boosting drugs for men, saying the popular treatments have not been established as safe or effective for common age-related issues...

Legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security is headed back to the House without restrictions that conservatives demanded on President Barack Obama's immigration policies. But it has a good chance of...

In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House overcame last-minute opposition from GOP critics on Tuesday and moved toward final passage of legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department...

A prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist who helped direct early investments in Google and Amazon.com is set to take the stand Tuesday in a high-profile sex discrimination lawsuit that has sparked debate over...

A prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist who helped direct early investments in Google and Amazon testified Tuesday in a high-profile sex discrimination lawsuit that his firm is not run by men.

Hillary Rodham Clinton used a personal email account during her time as secretary of state, rather than a government-issued email address.

Hillary Rodham Clinton used a personal email account during her time as secretary of state, rather than a government-issued email address, potentially hampering efforts to archive official government documents required by...

A controversial review of Anik Singal’s Profit Academy has been published by internet marketing expert Hanif Quentino, who is best known for his expertise in driving targeted organic traffic, paid media...

A controversial review of Anik Singal’s Profit Academy has been published by internet marketing expert Hanif Quentino, who is best known for his expertise in driving targeted organic traffic, paid media campaigns and...

TCP International Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: TCPI) today announced that claims were filed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio against the company and its CEO, Ellis Yan, alleging misconduct by the CEO and related matters. TCPI is...

TCP International Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: TCPI) today announced that claims were filed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio against the company and its CEO, Ellis Yan, alleging misconduct by the CEO and related matters. TCPI is...

Many fans in San Francisco and Berkeley cannot believe that The Dead did not schedule at least one date in the Bay Area on their very brief reunion tour. But the group obviously decided to adhere to history while...

Many fans in San Francisco and Berkeley cannot believe that The Dead did not schedule at least one date in the Bay Area on their very brief reunion tour. But the group obviously decided to adhere to history while revisiting...

Four university teams, including two from Harvard University, one from the University of Maryland, and a joint team of students from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin –...

Four university teams, including two from Harvard University, one from the University of Maryland, and a joint team of students from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, have...

As part of its mission of beautifully smooth feet for all women, premium footcare line Amope™ is taking on New York, partnering with supermodel and "The Fab Life" co-host Chrissy Teigen to give Grand Central Terminal a...

As part of its mission of beautifully smooth feet for all women, premium footcare line Amope™ is taking on New York, partnering with supermodel and "The Fab Life" co-host Chrissy Teigen to give Grand Central Terminal a...